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“The principal difference between love and hate is that love is a irradiation, and hate is a concentration. Love makes everything lovely; hate concentrates itself on the object of its hatred.”

Quote by Sydney J. Harris

Book:Strictly personal

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Strictly personal

This book is a compilation of the author's personal stories and insights, offering a glimpse into their life and the lessons learned along the way. more

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Sydney J. Harris

Sydney J. Harris was an American journalist renowned for his wit and incisive commentary. Born on September 14, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, he passed away on December 8, 1986. Harris was a prominent figure in journalism, particularly for his newspaper columns. more

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